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The Last American Hero (1973)

Movie"Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker."
Audience Score
56
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PG 1 hr 35 minJul 27th, 1973Drama
A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.
StarringJeff BridgesValerie PerrineGeraldine Fitzgerald
DirectorLamont Johnson
WritersTom WolfeBill Kerby

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 27th, 1973
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 7th, 2006 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Joe Wizan
Production Companies:20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
sportsracingsouthern usamotorsportmoonshinenascarmotor racingstock car racingdeep southracing driver